This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026 (60 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ N
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DEMON as a word: An evil supernatural spirit; An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil.
DEMON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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